Fischer Wants Answers on Afghanistan Shootings

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer expects her Armed Services Committee to receive an official briefing on the deadly shooting in Afghanistan.

Johnson Saying Goodbye

Senator Tim Johnson is traveling the state this week, during the Congressional break, saying his goodbyes and thanking South Dakotans after serving in the public sector for more than 35 years.

Minnesota Farm Leader Says Russian Ban Hurts Everyone

Russia’s ban on ag products from several countries including the United States for a year will have negative impacts on…

Minnesota Congressmen React To Russian Ag Ban

Today, Russia’s Prime Minister laid out their response to Western sanctions by announcing a ban of U.S. ag products including…

Lake Yankton to Get a Makeover

The Corps of Engineers is asking for public comments on a plan to kill off all the fish in Lake Yankton, and then restock it.

South Dakota Education Groups Hold Summer Meetings

Two South Dakota education groups are holding their joint convention in Sioux Falls.

Russia Retaliates Banning U.S. Ag Products

Russian President Vladimir Putin has moved to retaliate against the United States and other countries that imposed sanctions on Russia…

Philippine Millers Looking At U.S. Wheat

Wheat milling customers from the Philippines are visiting the United States this week. The five Philippine milling customers are touring…

Study Shows More Rural People Using SNAP

Wednesday, the Center for Rural Affairs released a study that shows more rural people than urban are participating in SNAP,…

Ag Secretary Outlines Farm Bill Implementation

Wednesday was the 6 month anniversary of the passage of the 2014 Farm Bill.  Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says USDA…